Contract Administrator
Job Location:
Medina - Saudi Arabia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General Description of Role and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the requirements of the contract documents are implemented and maintained throughout the contract period.
- Assist in reviewing contractual notices of claims and providing contractual advice to Engineering in their administration of the Construction Contract.
- Interact with the Client representatives the Project Management Consultant and relevant Contractors in respect of all contractual matters.
- Talking the lead in drafting commercial terms for design engineering and/or construction services for approval by the Project Director and the Client.
- Review all contract documents to ensure congruity and to minimize patent and latent ambiguities
- Assist with administration of ongoing Contracts including monitoring Contractor and commission compliance with the Contract Documents.
- Prepare correspondence and maintain records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all Contractual matters.
- Facilitate the preparation of Contract change and prepare the relevant variation orders
- Facilitate the contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with before final payment to the Contractor.
- Ensure that all contractual procedures are implemented and maintained
- Assist in all contractual matters.
- Assist in the review of Contractors claims according to the provisions of the Conditions of Contract and ensure the Clients interests are protected.
- Ensure all warranties bonds insurances guarantees etc. are in place and maintained and updated in accordance with the Contract and in compliance with the Clients requirements.
- Assist the Estimation and Project Control teams in respect of contractual implications of change orders.
- Assist in the preparation of Monthly Progress Reports.
- Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Engineers Instructions Variation Orders and Claim Logs.
- Attends Commercial Meetings and records minutes of meetings.
- Familiarise himself with the relevant Quality Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Policies Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensure continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor
Qualifications Experience Knowledge and Skills:
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
- Must have a minimum of 12 years experience in procurement and process well regarded
- Membership to RICS CIOB or equivalent is desirable.
- Strong background and understanding of FIDIC forms of Contract particularly design & build.
- Knowledgeable in all contractual & legal matters relevant to the industry including claim management.
- Experience working on High-rise buildings projects is a must
- Great leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.